Tradition·
La Castanyada: Chestnuts, Panellets and an Autumn Evening
Understand Catalonia’s autumn chestnut tradition, buy panellets well, and find public celebrations without turning a family occasion into a spectacle.
Stories
Tips, ideas, and inspiration from Inside Catalonia.
Festival·
Festa Major: How to Join a Catalan Town Festival Respectfully
Read a festa major programme, choose events, handle crowds, and take part without treating a living neighborhood tradition as a show.
Tradition·
Gegants and Capgrossos: Understanding Catalonia’s Festival Figures
Learn what Catalan giants and big-headed figures represent, where to see them, and how to watch a cercavila with consideration.
Tradition·
Sant Jordi in Catalonia: Books, Roses and a Better Day Plan
Plan 23 April around books, roses, author events, crowds, and the quieter ways Catalonia celebrates Sant Jordi.
Culture·
Catalan for Visitors: Useful Phrases and Respectful Language Etiquette
Use a small set of Catalan phrases naturally in shops, markets, restaurants and everyday encounters without making assumptions.
Culture·
Correfoc in Catalonia: A First-Time Spectator’s Safety Guide
Understand Catalonia’s fire runs, where spectators should stand, what to wear, how to protect hearing, and when to step away.
Culture·
Sardanes in Catalonia: A First-Time Guide to the Circle Dance
Understand the sardana, Catalonia’s circle dance, and how to watch a public performance respectfully.
Culture·
Castellers in Catalonia: A First-Time Guide
A first-time guide to castellers: what Catalan human towers represent, how a performance unfolds, and how visitors can watch respectfully.